Laurel Nelson

Wasatch, Southern Utah, Uintas, Sawtooths, Canadian Rockies, Alaska

Laurel Nelson's Passions

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Hiking & Camping

Snowboarding

Biking

Yoga

Paddling

Skiing

Climbing

Laurel Nelson's Bio

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I grew up all over the place, but moving to the Canadian Rockies for high school changed everything. I moved out to Utah seven years ago for school at the University of Utah and after graduating summer of 2011 I started working at Backcountry.com. Snowboarding and whitewater are definitely my passions but I also enjoy biking, hiking, backpacking, and basically anything else active in the mountains.

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I've put it through the wringer

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True to size

I love Stance socks. They make quality products with fun prints. I purchased the Hunter color and something about wearing cute socks makes me smile more throughout the day. I wear a men's 8.5 and women's 10 normally and these fit if I pull them all the way on.

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I've put it through the wringer

When we got the Epic Bars in stock we were all a little skeptical to start. I have only tried the Lamb flavor and it is pretty awesome. They are so much tastier than beef jerky and you definitely get the currant and lamb flavor. I am a fan of this flavor, not sure about the others but I will give them a try.

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I've put it through the wringer

I purchased this as my first rod. This thing is great especially when considering price. By far, this is the best deal out there. Like other reviewers stated, the workmanship makes this worth way more than the $100 price tag. I have the 8ft 6in 5wt paired with a Sage 3250 reel and I could not be happier.

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I've put it through the wringer

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True to size

I needed a pair of sweatpants to wear under my waders in the winter and ending up getting these. There are two kinds of sweatpants really, the kind with a fleecy inside that ends up pilling and French terry like this. These are awesome. The flatlock stitching is great, pockets are well made, nice thick elastic on the waist, and a high quality drawstring. While I wear these fishing, I have also ended up wearing them every day when getting ready for work. Awesome sweatpants.

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I've put it through the wringer

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True to size

I have had the Airblaster My Brothers Pant for the last few seasons and it was time to get a new pair due to wear and tear. In the My Brothers Pant from previous seasons I wore an XL and in these I ended up sizing down to a L as they run a little larger than my other ones do. I am 5'9" 150lb and typically wear a 28 or 29 or size L in pants and the L fit great. The Dinoflauge is a really cool print and they have held up nicely so far.

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I've put it through the wringer

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True to size

I needed a pair of nicer fall/winter shoes to wear around town when I didn't feel like breaking out the Sorels and these are perfect. They look nicer than most winter boots but still keep you warm and cozy. The workmanship on the wool and leather seem very high quality and I expect these to last me for years to come. The leather footbed and flannel lined interior are also a very nice touches.

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I've put it through the wringer

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True to size

I have worn this jacket all season thus far and I love it. Like the previous reviewer said, this jacket does have long arms and a wider hips but that is perfect for me! I am 5'9" 150lbs with a curvier build. It is so difficult to find jackets that are long enough in the body and sleeves, slim in the waist, and with enough room in the hips and this one is great. I got the size L and it fits perfectly. There is a little insulation but not too much to where you overheat on sunny days. Durable face fabric, cute styling, and awesome features.

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I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions

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True to size

I really wanted to like this jacket. The fit is great, love the hood toggles, and the fabric is great. I really just don't like a furry liner in my coats as I tend to prefer shells or jackets with minimal insulation. Awesome coat at a great price if you like a jacket that is fuzzy on the inside!

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I've put it through the wringer

This thing is great, especially for dogs that have fluffier fur. It is really low profile and doesn't cause weird cowlicks. Fits true to the size chart once you adjust it but it looks small in the package.

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I've put it through the wringer

This is a nice durable toy for one dog. The only weakness comes with two dogs playing tug o war. The rope on mine broke after a couple intense bouts of tug o war with two stronger dogs. They still love the rubber piece, but a more durable rope would be great for future designs.

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I've put it through the wringer

Fit:
Runs large

These are awesome if you are going to be walking around or standing for hours, but still want a cute sandal. The Birkenstocks provide great support and are pretty durable. I typically wear a size 10 and I went with a 40 and they fit great.

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I've used it several times

This thing is great! Miika is about 60lbs and the Large fits her perfectly. She has a wider rib cage so definitely go off a girth measurement and not just weight. While she is a strong swimmer, this helps keep her above water when we go SUP at the lake and it is awesome to have the added flotation in moving water. It is really adjustable and doesn't seem to move around after a day of frolicking.

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I've used it several times

This thing is great. It really is right around 20 lbs. and I can easily transport it by myself. It doesn't take too much work to get it inflated and it is fairly stable with myself (~155lbs) and my dog (~60lbs). It tracks fairly well and I didn't have too much difficulty paddling against some strong wind.